Mini DVI to Video Adapter - S-Video Resolutions / HDMI

Hello,
I just got my Mini DVI to Video Adapter and I using a S-Video cable to plug to my HD LCD 32'' TV.
When I connect everything, the resolution drops from 1280x800 to 1024x768.
How can I change back to 1280x800?
I don't know but I'm kind of disappointed with the QUALITY of the video... is there any way I could improve this? Perhaps using a Mini-DVI to HDMI Adapter? Does it exist? Will upgrade the resolution and/or the quality of the video?
I've read that audio is not supported using the Mini-DVI. To be honest, I don't really care about the audio... I can use the analog. But I'm very very disappointed with the quality of the video...
Thanks anyone

Well,
Based on what you said, I should have three options:
A: MacBook -> MiniDVI to DVI Adapter -> DVI to HDMI cable -> TV with HDMI input
C: MacBook -> MiniDVI to DVI Adapter -> DVI to DVI cable -> TV with DVI input
B: MacBook -> MiniDVI to HDMI Adapter -> HDMI cable -> TV with HDMI input
What should work best?
My TV does not support DVI input, so that's kind of narrow it down, right?! Leaving options A and C.
I don't have any of the adapters. In both ways I'll end up having to buy stuff. Which is less expansive?
Thanks in advance
Cheers.

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